Robbie Dolan Explained

Robbie Dolan
Occupation:	Jockey
Birth Date:	1995-96 (aged 28)
Birth Place:	Kildare, Ireland
Weight:	52 kg
Career Wins:	348 3-2-3^[1]
Race:	Melbourne Cup (2024)
Children:	1
Horses:	Knight's Choice

Robbie Dolan (aged 28) is an Irish thoroughbred racing jockey. On 5 November 2024, Dolan rode the winning horse Knight's Choice in the 2024 Melbourne Cup.^{[2] [3]}

In 2022, Dolan appeared on the Australian tv series The Voice, where he was eliminated during the battles.^{[4] [5]} Hours after his Melbourne Cup win in 2024, he sang with fellow Irish singer Ronan Keating.^[6]

Notes and References

1. https://www.racingandsports.com.au/thoroughbred/jockey/robbie-dolan/52429 Robbie Dolan stats
2. Web site: O’loughlin . Liam . 5 November 2024 . 'Pinch me, I'm dreaming': $81 roughie Knight's Choice salutes in thrilling Melbourne Cup photo finish. 6 November 2024 . Nine news.
3. Web site: McGarry . Andrew . 5 November 2024 . Knight's Choice wins Melbourne Cup to delight of jockey Robbie Dolan and trainers Sheila Laxon and John Symons. 6 November 2024 . ABC.
4. Web site: Knox. David. 6 November 2024 . Melbourne Cup jockey competed on The Voice . 6 November 2024 . TV Tonight . en.
5. Web site: Feiam. Alexandra. 6 November 2024 . Former The Voice contestant wins Melbourne Cup. 6 November 2024 . news.com.au . en.
6. News: Snape . Jack . 2024-11-05 . Jockey Robbie Dolan goes from star turn on The Voice to live out Melbourne Cup dream . 2024-11-06 . The Guardian . en-GB . 0261-3077.